Head Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track & Field Coach in Hillsdale, Michigan at Hillsdale College
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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242, United States
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Position Title: Head Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track & Field Coach
Posting Number: S268P
Department: Athletics Administration
Position Type: Staff
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Other Skills:
Physical Demands:
Open Date: 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Supplemental Questions:
Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents
Posting Number: S268P
Department: Athletics Administration
Position Type: Staff
Job Description:
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Director of Athletics and Head Track & Field Coach, the Head Cross Country/ Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for the management of a competitive NCAA DII cross country and track & field distance program, managed in accordance with NCAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), and Hillsdale College policies and regulations. Areas of responsibility include: management of coaching staff, recruitment of student-athletes, student-athlete development, manage budget, adherence to NCAA/GMAC legislation, and other duties as assigned. Full-time, 12-month position with College benefits package.
Essential Job Functions
Under general direction of the Director of Athletics and Head Track & Field Coach, the Head Cross Country/ Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for the management of a competitive NCAA DII cross country and track & field distance program, managed in accordance with NCAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), and Hillsdale College policies and regulations. Areas of responsibility include: management of coaching staff, recruitment of student-athletes, student-athlete development, manage budget, adherence to NCAA/GMAC legislation, and other duties as assigned. Full-time, 12-month position with College benefits package.
Essential Job Functions
- Plan and execute scheduling for all cross country seasons, team travel, lodging, meals, and officials as applicable.
- Successful recruitment of student-athletes that meet College mission and admission standards and expectations
- Preparation and management of cross country program operating budget
- Management of scholarship budget in line with Head Track & Field Coach, and communication with financial aid office for awarding and renewing athletic scholarship offers
- Foster a positive and competitive environment.
- Provide support to academics and monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
- Successfully host, market and executive home meets in cross country.
- Plan and coordinate training programs for specific distance group through the three seasons.
- Emphasis on NCAA compliance and continual education of legislation
- Plan and execute marketing and fundraising activities as applicable
- Attendance at staff meetings, compliance meetings and community engagement activities as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience coaching track & field and competing as an athlete is required.
Other Skills:
- Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.
- Knowledge of proper event specific techniques, training regimens, and strength training.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to express effectively ideas orally and in writing.
Physical Demands:
- Average physical strength is required.
- Must be able to ambulate, step, climb, stoop, bend twist and carry heavy objects over uneven terrain.
- Must be able to demonstrate movements in which athletes are being trained.
- Must be able to hear, see, talk, read and communicate with Hillsdale College colleagues, athletes, prospective athletes, donors and other constituents orally and in writing.
- Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds of track and field equipment regularly.
- Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
Open Date: 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
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Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242, United States
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